-- Basic care of children -- diapering and holding a baby, toilet training and what to do if a child becomes ill.

-- Feeding children and course review -- preparing simple meals for children and what infants and toddlers cannot eat.

FOR THE RECORD - ******THE FOLLOWING CORRECTION WAS PUBLISHED MARCH 6, 1992******Because of an editing error, a cutline on Page 1 of the March 1 edition of Palm Beach Plus incorrectly identified the training taking place in an American Red Cross session. The youths were learning how to treat a choking baby.We regret the error.

Participants also take home a workbook, which includes a review of the course, and a job task checklist, growth and development facts and steps in the emotional development of a child.

Kimberly and Michelle shared some of the lessons they learned, including:

-- Plan how you will get to and from your baby-sitting job.

-- Make certain medication cabinets are locked. Keep poisons out of children`s reach.

-- Have emergency numbers handy, including the poison control number and a number where the parents can be reached. Also, have neighbors` names and numbers handy.

Baby-sitting is serious business, Kimberly and Michelle agreed.

``You have another child`s life in your hands,`` Kimberly said.

Jennifer Clay was pleased with how much her daughters had learned. She hopes her youngest, 7-year-old Brittany, will take the course in a few years.

Kimberly has a baby-sitting job lined up with the 2-year-old of a neighborhood family. Michelle is waiting her turn.

``I thought I was ready before (taking the course), but now I`m sure I`m ready,`` Michelle said.